U.O.Me (Theme from Waldolala)

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"U.O.Me"
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Single by Luv'
from the album With Luv'
B-side "Hang On"
ReleasedFebruary 1978
Recorded1977/1978
Genre Disco, Pop
Length2:55
Label Philips Records/Phonogram Records (Benelux, German-speaking countries, France)
Songwriter(s) Hans van Hemert & Piet Souer (as Janschen & Janschens)
Producer(s) Hans van Hemert
Luv' singles chronology
"Dream, Dream"
(1977)		"'U.O.Me'"
(1978)		"You're the Greatest Lover"
(1978)

U.O.Me is the third single by the Dutch girl group Luv', released in early 1978 by Philips Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album, With Luv' and is considered as Luv's real breakthrough in Benelux. This record is also credited as U.O.Me (You Owe Me), U.O.Me (Welcome to Waldolala) or U.O.Me (Theme from Waldolala).

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Background

Record producer Hans van Hemert was commissioned by VPRO channel to write the theme song for a TV series, Het is weer zo laat! (aka "Waldolala"). [1] Assisted by Piet Souer, he composed "U.O.Me (Welcome To Waldolala)" which was recorded by Luv'. Het is weer zo laat! featured the female trio performing the theme song during the opening credits.

U.O.Me was considered Luv's first real mainstream success. Its Disco-Carnival sound changed from the pop arrangements of the two previous singles (My Man and Dream, Dream). This track was inspired by A far l'amore comincia tu, the 1977 European hit performed by Raffaella Carrà.

Commercial performance

Because of Luv's exposure on the Waldolala TV show, the song became an instant hit in the Netherlands and Flanders and reached the singles Top 5 in both countries. It sold 150.000 copies in Benelux.

Track listing and release

7" Vinyl [2]

CountryYearLabelCatalog
Netherlands/Germany/Belgium/Philippines/1978 Philips/Phonogram Records 6012783
France1978Philips/Phonogram Records6173625

Cover versions

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1978)Peak
position
Europarade (currently Eurochart Hot 100 Singles)5
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [10] 3
Netherlands (Nationale Hitparade, currently Singles Top 100) [11] 3
Belgium/Flanders (BRT Top 30) [12] 2
Belgium/Flanders (Ultratop) [13] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (1978)Position
Netherlands (Nationale Hitparade) [14] 10
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [15] 21
Belgium/Flanders (Ultratop) [16] 19

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References

  1. ↑ Details about TV series "Het is weer zo laat"
  2. ↑ Release information on Discogs.com website Accessed: February 12, 2011
  3. ↑ Information about "U.O.Me" by Conquistador
  4. ↑ Peter Petrel's discography
  5. ↑ Track listing of the album "Sun Vain Oon" by Finnish band Mirumaru Accessed: October 17, 2010
  6. ↑ Video of De Vedettes on Youtube Accessed: October 17, 2010
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